Welcome to the E. L. Julian blog, your go-to source for insights into the world of writing, book cover design, and the fascinating lore behind horror and historical fiction. Here, we delve into topics for aspiring writers and designers, alongside curious explorations into Victorian skincare, the origins of the fae, and all things spooky. Dive in, share your thoughts, and discover something new!

Tutorials

Find in-depth tutorials for indie writers on:

  • How to design your own book cover from scratch (without Gen-AI)
  • How to format your eBook in Atticus and paperback in Affinity Publisher
  • Font licensing & where to find affordable stock images
  • ways to use software like Scrivener, and more! 

Bookish Blogs

Looking for spooky book or movie recommendations?

What about cozy blogs about writing, being a writer with chronic illness/conditions; 

Fun facts

Writing means a heck of a lot of research, and where's the fun in that if we can't share the knowledge?

Join me in these blogs which will cover all sorts of topics I've been researching for my current works in progress - there's everything from Scottish folklore, ancient Egyptian mythology, Japanese Yokai, to Deadly Victorian Skincare and Remedies.